Monsoon Season Pool Care
Monsoon season and our summer heat make this a busy season for pool owners and pool professionals! Monsoons can be a particular nuisance, so with that in mind, here are some of the issues that a pool owner should be aware of and respond to as needed:
POOL LITTER
Leaves, branches, and even outdoor furniture can find its way into a pool after a storm, so fish these will have to be fished out as soon as possible. Don’t leave it up to the pool system, though: use a net for fishing it out. Organic material and debris such as leaves and grass quickly decompose and provide nourishment for bacteria and algae.
These, along with the heat, create the dreaded green pool in a short amount of time, which brings us to our next category.
TURN OF THE MOTOR--THEN TURN IT BACK ON.
During storms, a pool motor should be turned off. Gas lines should be off as well if you have them. Following a storm, pool pumps should be turned back after fishing more significant material from the pool. Be sure to check the skimmer contents before turning on the pump.
CRITTERS
Because the Sonoran Desert toad is driven out to mate during monsoons season, a pool owner will sometimes find one, living or dead, in the pool or skimmer. It should be noted that their skin secretes a toxin which is powerful enough to kill a family dog, so these should be handled carefully and removed from anywhere that pets might be able to find them. Other things to watch for are dead lizards, jackrabbits, palmetto bugs, and rodents.
BALANCED PH
Besides the physical measures needed to keep your pool clean, chemicals are the next way pool owners can keep their pool in good shape. Testing and balancing should occur every other day or third day during the monsoon season as rain brings a ton of particulates, along with the flying dust from haboob winds. A pH and chlorine test will give you instant information on the condition of your pool and what it needs. It’s easy and will help a pool owner keep on top of monsoon damage.
A dirty pool plays host to several pathogens. e.Coli, athlete’s foot fungus, pseudomonas, Legionnaires Disease, and a host of other nasty diseases can live in an unbalanced pool.
BRUSH AND VACUUM
Brushing the dirt and vacuuming the pool should be the final step. If you have an automatic vacuum, this is the time to run it: brush any areas the vacuum won’t readily reach first.
Together, we can keep your pool looking fresh and inviting, even during the monsoon season. Let us know if you need pool service or repair. We are here to help!
If you have a pool need, whether it’s service, renovation, repair, lighting, or something else, call Magic Matt’s Pools at 623-255-2239 today!
